Rudy Canoza wrote:
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> No. There is no such things as "needs" vs "wants"; no analytically
> meaningful distinction at all.

Without food we die. Without cosmetics we are just ugly. Food is
necesssary for life. Most other stuff we buy or sell is not. What do you
need to stay alive? Food, water, clothes and shelter (assuming a cold
climate). Occassionaly medical help is required. Beyond these everything
else is bupkus.

Bob Kolker